I voted MatildaSnow and EloiseWinter. What about Lou or Lulu as nn for Eloise? I actually prefer Eleanor & Matilda as sisters, but don't find the middles names to be very equitable. Snow is very literal, while Ivy doesn't scream winter/Christmas to me - it's more of an allusion. Picky, I know, but it's what made the decision for me.

I voted for Eleanor and Matilda because they're lovely as-is, and I think all your other combos could still use tweaking. It sounds like you really love Eloise, and want middle names that remind you of the Christian part of Christmas.

I voted for Eleanor and Matilda because they're lovely as-is, and I think all your other combos could still use tweaking. It sounds like you really love Eloise, and want middle names that remind you of the Christian part of Christmas.

Spot-on! We just can't find that many good names that we like that have the Christmas meaning behind them--we're looking for something pretty literal. We love the mn Angeline, but it doesn't work with any of our fave fns.

You're right about nicknames--I'm sure we'll find something. As for Mary...we've been through this already. Marion is too masculine for my husband, and Marie is too popular for me. If it was our last resort, I would choose Marie over Mary, but right now our favorite combo is Eleanor & Matilda.

So, about middle names for Eleanor, we don't really know what to do...We love MatildaSnow, but what to go with it...?